Re: use of metformin in the U.K.
From: Sarah (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 28 Jan 2003 13:07:50 -0600 (CST)
Hi phillipa
I am also on 1500mg of Metformin and I have to take it with meals 3
times a day. As for changes it affects people so differently but give
it time and hopefully you shall find changes happening. If you want a
chat further contact Sarah on goldchip60@hotmail.com .
At Tue, 28 Jan 2003, Philippa wrote:
>
>Hello, I'm 22 and from the UK. I've been prescribed 1500mg of Metformin
>a day. Do i have to take it at every meal, or can i just have it one
>lump dosage as it is a real pain having to remember taking the
>medication with me when i go to work and out for dinner!!
>
>Also i have been on Metformin and alow glycemic diet (still getting used
>to the diet!) now for 3 weeks, when should i start to see any changes,
>i.e with regards to weight loss and hair etc...??
>
>thanks!
>
>--
>Philippa
>
>At Mon, 27 Jan 2003, donnao wrote:
>>
>>At Mon, 27 Jan 2003, Lara wrote:
>>>
>>>I have been suffering from pcos for the past 12 years and it is really
>>>frustrating and disappointing that treatment for this condition in the
>>>uk is far far behind that in the usa.
>>>If u can I would suggest going to the usa to be treated although I know
>>>this is not an easy option.
>>>UK doctors have only just started metformin on low doses and thats only
>>>some of them - they are NOT licensed to give spironolactone nor
>>>actos/avandia nor anything else for PCOS
>>>All they do is put you on the bcp
>>>Have been on this for 12 years
>>>If you tell them about something you read on the Internet they don't
>>>want to know and just diss you.
>>>Its such a shame - I really hope the nhs and medical profession in the
>>>uk wake up and treat this disorder seriously instead of just telling you
>>>to 'cheer up and lose weight!" but if they will maybe just a joke
>>>
>>>At Sun, 26 Jan 2003, Sarah wrote:
>>>>
>>>>At Sat, 25 Jan 2003, sarah wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>At Fri, 3 Nov 2000, sorel wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Hi Krystyna and Jo
>>>>>>
>>>>>>I've moved to UK from Australia 6 months ago and since then have found
>>>>>>it hard to continue my treatment over here. I had a very supportive
>>>>>>doctor in Australia who researched PCOS when I was first diagnosed with
>>>>>>it over 9 years ago. But since moving to UK I have put on weight,
>>>>>>flushes, acne etc and my symptoms are out of control for the first time
>>>>>>in 5 years. My local GP in London wanted to put me on anti depressants
>>>>>>but I refused saying it wasn't depression but acute PCOS. I asked for
>>>>>>Metformin but she said it was still in the trial stages over here. Are
>>>>>>you on the trial or actually prescribed? Also have you read the new PCOS
>>>>>>book A woman's guide to PCOS?
>>>>>>Sorel
>>>>>>
>>>>>>At Fri, 3 Nov 2000, jo wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>Hello Krystyna,
>>>>>>>thank you for your reply, I also live in wales, pembrokeshire. where
>>>>>>>are you?
>>>>>>>I would be interested to know which doctor you saw privatly and do you
>>>>>>>still have to see him privately,as I am going to my G.P next week and
>>>>>>>would be willing to pay privately but could not continue this for long
>>>>>>>due to cost.
>>>>>>>Were you prescribed the metformin initially for the PCOS and weight gain
>>>>>>>or for the diabetes? I'm under the impression that they don't prescribe
>>>>>>>it for PCOS.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>I am very eager to try it but don't think my G.P will agree
>>>>>>>Thanks again for your reply, hope to hear from you soon.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>--
>>>>>>>JO
>>>>>>>hiya jo
>>>>>
>>>>>where in wales do you live? i have just moved from wales and i was
>>>>>seeing a gyne called mr clow at haverfordwest in whithbush hospital who
>>>>>prescribed metfomein for me and told my doctor to prescribe it untill
>>>>>further nnotice from him. i am just wondering if you are seeing a gynr
>>>>>for it?
>>>>
>>>>Hi there
>>>>
>>>>I currently am living in the UK and was diagnosed with PCOS about three
>>>>years ago, since then my specialist has tried me on a few things
>>>>including Metformin. It seems in the uk you might have to be referred
>>>>to a specialist gyny before your GP will consider putting you on
>>>>Metformin. You dont have to go Private for it as its available from the
>>>>NHS. I hope this helps any more questions please say.
>>>>
>>>>--
>>>>Sarah
>>>>UK
>>>>
>>HI i am also in pembrokeshire uk... i am 22 years old and have had pcos
>>for 6 years it is such a nighmare i am so obese and i have never
>>met anyone else with it.. i have just been given metformin to start to
>>help me to loose weight.. i am on my second day so far i am ok..
>>fancy given me an email if you are also in wales uk...
>>crazychickuk@msn.com or loveit@sheep.fsnet.co.uk
>>thankyou
>>
>>--
>>HI i am also in pembrokeshire uk... i am 22 years old and have had pcos for 6 years it is such a nighmare i am so obese and i have never
>>met anyone else with it.. i have just been given metformin to start to help me to loose weight.. i am on my second day so far i am ok..
>>fancy given me an email if you are also in wales uk... crazychickuk@msn.com or loveit@sheep.fsnet.co.uk
>>thankyou
>>
>--
>Philippa
>
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